Henry III granted this site to the brotherhood of St. Anthony of Vienna to set up a hospital, which over time consisted of almshouses for the poor, a church and a school. After the dissolution of the monasteries this was despoiled, given away (for use as a French church) or left to decay. the dates given are approximate.
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